the best Hawaiian Shave Ice # 11

Updated: Dec 10, 2019

Shimazu Store, Honolulu

This popular neighborhood shop may not look like much, but the shave ice is absolute perfection – and they have some pretty interesting flavor choices as well… Are you brave enough to try their Chili flavored shave ice?

[ hau ka hau ] Shave Ice: the Hawaiian treat, the perfect snack for a quick sugar rush after a day spent in the ocean. Is there really any better dessert on a hot afternoon? We sure don’t think so.

Before we can talk about where to find the best shave ice, we’ve got to compare one thing: shave ice and snow cones are not the same. The consistency of a true shave ice is that of new fallen snow, not the granular and crunchy ice so many are used to. At Hui Hui, we strive to bring that magic to every one of our creations. Without further ado, here are our 14 most popular shave ice spots. # 11